Boeing says getting close to resuming 787 deliveries

Boeing is "getting close" to resuming deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner after suspending them to deal with production flaws, though the schedule depends on ongoing talks with regulators, a top executive said on Saturday.

The planemaker is also sticking to plans to deliver its delayed 777X passenger jet in 2023, while holding advanced talks with potential buyers of a new 777X freighter, Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing, said.

Speaking at a news conference on the eve of the Dubai Airshow, Mounir said a recovery in commercial flying had achieved a "strong foothold" after COVID-19 lockdowns.